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Gen. Tommy Franks, USA (Ret.)
Renowned Leader, American Hero |
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Fee Code: 6
Travels from: Oklahoma
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 Speech Topics
Leadership: From Battlefield to Boardroom
The battlefield provides the ultimate test of leadership. Gen. Tommy Franks has experienced every aspect of this team-build crucible and then carried the lessons he learned to public company boardrooms.Franks illuminates the difference between "managing" people and "leading" them to being responsible, empowered and confident. Audiences will learn how to "grow" leaders – and how to grow their bottom line.
Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs
There are three keys to professional and personal success: rewarding success, learning from failure and overcoming setbacks. Throughout his 30 years of military service, Franks has confronted dangerous and stressful situations. He ties the challenges and setbacks he has faced, on the battlefield and in creating strategic plans of action, with the difficulties we all face in the business world and in our lives.
The Global War on Terrorism - From Policy to Practice
The fight against terrorism continues on many fronts, all around the world. General Tommy Franks has seen the front lines of this war. He talks about the multifaceted interagency process involved in the war on terrorism from government policymakers to soldiers in the field–as well as where we stand in this complex fight, possible global trouble spots and what the future holds.
Citizenship, Values and the American Dream
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are not simply words in the Declaration of Independence to Tommy Franks. To him these words, crafted over 200 years ago, are the words he chose a profession by, the reason he gets out of bed in the morning and the true essence of his belief system. He’s devoted a lifetime to securing the American Dream because he believes that our liberties are priceless. Therefore, it is our time to be selfless in our actions so that we can ensure our values for future generations. General Franks reflects on American values and outlines what must be done to protect our liberties for the next 200 years.
About Gen. Tommy Franks, USA (Ret.)
» Meet Gen. Tommy Franks, USA (Ret.)
With unassuming modesty, Gen. Tommy Franks, leader of one of the swiftest, most decisive land assaults in history, provides examples of leadership in action from a storied military career.
Gen. Franks led a coalition of more than 60 nations─and 250,000 troops─in Afghanistan and Iraq, winning admiration and accolades. Combining resources and personnel from vastly different cultures and backgrounds and organizing them towards a common goal requires extraordinary leadership skills─and Franks' skills as a leader come battlefield-tested. Franks serves on the board of directors of the National Park Foundation and is co-chair of the Flight 93 Memorial Campaign. He is an adviser to the Military Child Education Coalition and is a spokesman for the Southeastern Guide Dogs organization. Connecting instantly with listeners through his characteristic charisma, charm and humor, Franks captivates audiences as he describes what a storied military career taught him about leadership, underscoring the vast difference between managing people and leading them. Franks outlines his own path toward success both on and off the battlefield, providing strategies for dealing with adversity, achieving your goals and realizing your dreams.
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